What does Blocky replace?

Blocky is a free alternative to NextDNS ($19.90/yr).

Is Blocky open source?

Yes. Blocky is licensed under Apache-2.0, an OSI-approved open-source license.

Yes (self-hosted server; web UI).

Yes. Blocky is a server app you run on your own server, and its repository includes Docker files.

A free, open-source alternative to NextDNS. Switching saves $19.90/yr at list price.

Checked Oct 17, 2026 · How we check

Self-hosted server

Replaces it Active Open source · Apache-2.0 Linux Self-hostable

0xERR0R/blocky7.0k★last push Oct 16, 2026checked Oct 17, 2026

Configured through files with no web dashboard, and away from home it only covers you over a VPN.

Self-host

Runs on your own Linux server, with Docker files in the repo. Setup docs are on 0xerr0r.github.io.

What does Blocky replace?: Blocky is a free alternative to NextDNS ($19.90/yr).
Is Blocky open source?: Yes. Blocky is licensed under Apache-2.0, an OSI-approved open-source license.
Does Blocky run on Linux?: Yes (self-hosted server; web UI).
Can you self-host Blocky?: Yes. Blocky is a server app you run on your own server, and its repository includes Docker files.